Finding the Third Proportional to 136,011 and 293,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,011 and 293,919 is: 635,157.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,011 : 293,919 = 293,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,011/293,919 = 293,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,011x = 293,919 × 293,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,011x = 86,388,378,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,388,378,561/136,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,157.29
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